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Alexander, Ben b. May 26, 1911 d. July 5, 1969
Actor. Born Nicholas Benton Alexander, appeared in 81 films from the 1910s to the 1960s, making his screen debut at age 5 in "Every Pearl a Tear." His best known role as that of 'Kemmerick' the tragic amputation victim in the film "All Quiet on the Western Front". When his acting career slowed down in the mid 1930s, he found a new career as a successful radio announcer. (Bio by: MC)
Maui Cemetery, Wailuku, Maui County, Hawaii, USA
Ankers, Evelyn b. August 17, 1918 d. August 29, 1985
Actress. Appeared in the films "The Wolfman" (1941), "The Ghost of Frankenstein" (1942), "Son of Dracula" (1943) and "Bells of St. Mary's" (1937). She was married to actor Richard Denning.
Cause of death: Ovarian Cancer
Maui Veterans Cemetery, Makawao, Maui County, Hawaii, USA
Apaka, Alfred Aholo b. March 19, 1919 d. January 30, 1960
Musician. Known as 'The Golden Voice of Hawaii,' Apaka was considered one of the most influential performers in the history of Hawaii's popular music. He sang modern Hawaii music with joyful, baritone vocals and with highly entertaining performances. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Apaka grew up on music. His father Alfred A. Apaka, his Aunt Lydia Aholo (the daughter of Queen Lilioukalani) was a talented musician in her own right, and so would his son Jeff Apaka be later on. A graduate of the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Diamond Head Memorial Park, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Apana, Chang b. 1871 d. December 8, 1933
Folk Figure. He was the inspiration for the fictional sleuth Charlie Chan. The son of Chinese immigrants, he worked as a cowboy on Oahu before joining the new Honolulu Police Department in 1898. Carrying a whip instead of a gun, he often led the force in arrests and became Hawaii's most famous cop. During his 34-year career Apana was stabbed six times, shot once, thrown out of a second-story window, run over with a horse and buggy, attacked with machetes, and bludgeoned with an axe...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Manoa Chinese Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Baldwin, Henry A. b. January 12, 1871 d. October 8, 1946
US Congressman. From 1915 to 1917 he served as a Colonel in the 3rd Regiment of the Hawaii National Guard and as a member of the Territorial Senate, 1913 to 1921. In 1922, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-seventh Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J. Kuhio Kalanianaole, serving until 1923. He declined to be a candidate for re-nomination, engaged in sugar planting, was a member Hawaii House of Representatives in 1933 and a member of the State Senate, 1934 to 1937. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Makawao Cemetery, Makawao, Maui County, Hawaii, USA
Barker, Charles H. b. April 12, 1935 d. June 4, 1953
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Barker served as a Private First Class (then Pvt.), United States Army, Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Sokkogae, Korea, on June 4, 1953. His citation reads-Pfc. Barker, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While participating in a combat patrol...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Bianchi, Willibald C. b. March 12, 1915 d. January 8, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 45th Infantry, Philippine Scouts. On February 3, 1942, near Bagac, Province of Bataan, Philippine Islands he led his platoon forward against two enemy machinegun nests. When wounded early in the action he did not stop for aid but discarded his rifle and began firing a pistol. He located the first machinegun nest and personally silenced it with grenades. When wounded the second time by machinegun fire...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Section MA, Grave 39
Bishop, Bernice Pauahi b. December 19, 1831 d. October 16, 1884
Philanthropist. Founded the Bishop Museum preserving Hawaiian culture. Last descendant of King Kamehameha the Great, declined the succession when it was suggested by King Kamehameha IV. Wife of Charles Reed Bishop.
Royal Mausoleum, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Bishop, Charles Reed b. January 25, 1822 d. June 7, 1915
Businessman. Confidant of Hawaiian kings, husband of Princess Bernice.
Royal Mausoleum, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Bonnyman Jr., Alexander [memorial] b. May 10, 1910 d. November 22, 1943
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II as 1st Lieutenant and Executive Officer for the Second Battalion Shore Party, Eighth Marines, Second Marine Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the assault against enemy Japanese-held Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, from November 20 to 22, 1943. His citation reads "Acting on his own initiative when assault troops were pinned down at the far end of Betio Pier...[Read More]
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Wall of the Missing
Boydston, Erwin Jay b. April 22, 1875 d. May 19, 1957
Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Boxer Rebellion as a Private in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery from July 21 to August 17, 1900. His citation reads "In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China. Under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Boydston assisted in the erection of barricades". His Medal was awarded to him on July 19, 1901. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Sedction G, Grave 703
Burns, John A. b. March 30, 1909 d. April 5, 1975
2nd Governor of the State of Hawaii 1962-1974.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Caddy, William Robert b. August 8, 1925 d. March 3, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 28th Marines. On March 3, 1945 in action against the Japanese on Iwo Jima, he, his platoon leader and his acting platoon sergeant, were advancing against enemy machine gun fire in an isolated sector. Seeking cover from the murderous fire, the three Marines dropped into a shell hole. After several unsuccessful attempts to advance, he and his lieutenant engaged in a hand grenade battle with the defending...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Section C, Grave 81
Campbell, Joseph b. March 26, 1904 d. October 31, 1987
Mythologist, Author. He became fascinated with Native American culture as a child and this lead to a lifelong interest in mythology and religion, in particular the similar themes that were found across various cultures throughout history. A professor at Sarah Lawrence College for thirty-eight years he was the author of several books, including "The Hero With a Thousand Faces," "Myths to Live By," and a four-volume series entitled "The Masks of God." In 1986 he completed the filming of a PBS...[Read More] (Bio by: Melanie)
Oahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Cannon, George Ham b. November 5, 1915 d. December 7, 1941
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
Cannon graduated from Culver Military Academy, Company A. He was a Battery Commander of Battery H, 6th Defense Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, U.S. Marine Corps and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Sand Island on December 7, 1941.
Official Citation: For distinguished conduct in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage and disregard of his own condition during the bombardment of Sand Island, Midway...[Read More]
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: C, 1644
Carter, George Robert b. December 28, 1866 d. February 11, 1933
Hawaii Territorial Governor. He graduated from Yale University, was trained at Seattle National Bank, and returned to Hawaii to become Cashier of C. Brewer & Co., where his father was senior partner. Carter was also active in other businesses, including the Hawaiian Trust Company, the Hawaiian Fertilizer Company and the Bank of Hawaii. In 1901 he was elected to Hawaii's Territorial Senate, and in 1902 he was appointed Territorial Secretary. In 1903 he was named Hawaii's Territorial Governor...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Oahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Carter Family Plot
Cartwright, Alexander b. April 17, 1820 d. July 13, 1892
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Pioneer.
Oahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Christie, Adm. Ralph Waldo b. August 30, 1893 d. December 19, 1987
United States Navy Vice Admiral. Ralph W. Christie graduated from Annapolis Naval Academy in 1915, he was one of the first members of the Submarine School at New London. He received a masters degree from MIT and worked on torpedo technologies between the wars. At the outbreak of WWII the remnants of the Asiatic Fleet fled to Brisbane, Australia. Admiral Christie arrived in Brisbane in April of 1942 to organize the fleet just before the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was promoted to Rear Admiral...[Read More] (Bio by: Dave Jones)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Section CT2-E, Row 400, Site 423
Cook, Harvey Weir b. June 30, 1893 d. March 24, 1943
Aviation combat ace of World War One. While flying with the 94th (Hat-in-the-Ring) Aero Squadron, Captain Weir-Cook was credited with seven victories, including 4 enemy balloons. As a Lieutenant Colonel during the Second World War, he was killed while flying over New Zealand. Weir-Cook was from Wilkinson, Indiana and for many years Indianapolis' principal airport was known as Weir-Cook airport. A memorial in his honor remains on display at the now Indianapolis International Airport.
Cause of death: Killed while flying a P-40 fighter�over New Zealand during World War Two.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Plot: Section O, Grave 440
Cook, James [original burial site] b. October 27, 1728 d. February 14, 1779
Navigator, Explorer, Mapmaker. Mapped the coast of Newfoundland and later explored much of the Pacific basin. "Discovered" Hawaii in 1778 and named them the Sandwich Islands, after the voyage's sponsor, the Earl of Sandwich. On a later visit he was killed by native Hawaiians. It is presumed that his bones were later given to the Royal Navy and returned to Britain.
Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

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